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Slavoj Žižek and Sophie Fiennes debut trailer for 'The Pervert's Guide to Utopias'
The third collaboration between the philosopher and filmmaker is scheduled to premiere at the Venice Film Festival.
The short version
- Director Sophie Fiennes and Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Žižek released the first trailer for their documentary 'The Pervert's Guide to Utopias'.
- The project marks the duo's third cinema-focused essay film, following releases in 2006 and 2012.
- The documentary is scheduled to have its world premiere in Venice on September 7, 2026.
Key facts
- Director Sophie Fiennes and philosopher Slavoj Žižek have completed 'The Pervert's Guide to Utopias', following their previous collaborations in 2006 and 2012.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- The documentary is scheduled to hold its world premiere in Venice on September 7.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- In the film, Žižek appears within re-enactments of scenes from works such as 'Melancholia', 'The Handmaid's Tale', and 'V for Vendetta' to present his analyses of film and philosophy.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Production is credited to Keeper Pictures, P Guide, SPOK Films, The Film Kitchen, and Mattima Films, with worldwide sales managed by Shani Hinto.[The Hollywood Reporter]
What remains uncertain
- Commercial distribution plans and theatrical release dates following the festival premiere have not been disclosed.[The Hollywood Reporter]
Sources
- Slavoj Zizek on Why We Seek Utopias in the Movies (Exclusive Trailer)The Hollywood Reporter metered